Philips HF3430 Manual page 20

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Removing the rechargeable battery
This procedure is irreversible. You cannot use the device anymore after
this procedure.
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance.
Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it.
Caution: Observe basic safety precautions when you follow the
procedure described below. Be sure to protect your eyes, hands,
fingers, and the surface on which you work.
Note: We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection
point or a Philips service centre to have a professional remove the battery.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the appliance
plug.
2 Switch on the appliance and leave it on until it goes out
automatically.
3 To open the housing, place the tip of a flat-head screwdriver on the
break line. The break line is indicated on the back of the housing.
Hit the top of the screwdriver handle with a hammer until the
screwdriver penetrates the housing breaks. Repeat this in several
spots along the break line (Fig. 17).
4 Continue with the final part of the break line which is located
between the rubber feet and the housing. Once all segments of the
break line are loose, you can open the housing with the tip of the
screwdriver. The rechargeable battery is now visible (Fig. 18).
5 Remove the rechargeable battery from the housing with the tip of
the screwdriver (Fig. 19).
Note: Do not try to remove the rechargeable battery with your fingers.
The plastic edges of the housing may be sharp.
You have now successfully removed the rechargeable battery from
,
the appliance.